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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Wicklow => Topic started by: MackGenealogy on Sunday 04 January 09 19:43 GMT (UK)
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Hi
Im trying to find records of a Shoemakers in Bray. It was owned/ran by a Samuel MACK and a John FARRELL and we were told it was on Main St and called Central Boot and Leather Store. This may not be exact as the info was from a very old relative. Although all his other info was perfect.
Any guidance as to where Id start would be great.
Thanks
Mack
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Hi Mack,
Not many small shopkeepers tend to leave documents which will be found in record offices.
A search through old newspapers and parish magazines may reveal something as John and Samuel possibly advertised their business in them.
Christopher
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Directories often list businesses such as shoemakers. Perhaps someone will know of directories for that period that cover Bray.
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Mack,
Some of the members of the Bray Cualann Historical Society may be able to assist you.
www.braygreydir.org/pub_org_specific.php?choice=309
Try the Bray People too www.braypeople.ie/local-notes/bray-1712152.html
There's also the Bray Heitage Centre
Christopher
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Mack - I've sent you a pm with Bray shoe related entries from a slightly later Thom's directory.
Even though Thom's is a Dublin City and County directory it includes Bray. There's a sticky in the Dublin forum offering lookups in the 1922 and 1937 editions. Maybe post a copy of the query there..
Shane